FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots made their first move to reduce the roster from 75 to 53 today by cutting four players. DB Jeff Shoate, DL Steve Fifita, OL Jimmy Martin and TE Jonathan Stupar were released by the team.

We continue taking a closer look at the 2008 Rookie class. In this segment we review the special teams players participating in this weekend's rookie minicamp and how they might fit into the roster with the players ahead of them.

It's not easy being a rookie, especially an undrafted one. Here's a look at this weekend's rookie minicamp hopefuls and a review of the players ahead of them on the roster. PI reports include tryout players the team didn't announce. Offense